#Trump100Days Donald Trump’s first 100 days in his second term, ending April 29, 2025, have been a polarizing whirlwind of executive actions, marked by aggressive moves on immigration, tariffs, and government restructuring, but also significant controversy and legal challenges. He signed over 140 executive orders, a record surpassing Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 99, targeting border security, energy policy, and dismantling diversity programs. Border crossings dropped to historic lows, with 7,181 encounters in March 2025, compared to 140,000 monthly under Biden. His tariffs, including a 145% levy on Chinese goods, sparked economic turmoil, with the S&P 500 falling over 7% since inauguration, the worst since Gerald Ford’s 1974 term.The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, claimed $160 billion in savings, though only 40% is verified, and critics argue it overstates cuts while causing federal workforce chaos. Trump’s immigration policies, including mass deportations and a deal with El Salvador to house migrants in its CECOT prison, triggered over 100 lawsuits and a constitutional crisis. His approval rating hovers at 39-44%, the lowest for any post-WWII president at this mark, with 55% disapproving.Supporters, like Rep. Mike Johnson, praise Trump for securing the border and restoring “common sense,” claiming he outdid Biden’s four years. Critics, including The Guardian and The Washington Post, call it a chaotic failure, citing economic damage, authoritarian overreach, and betrayal of his base through policies like tariffs that raise prices. Paul Begala noted Trump’s “stupid, chaotic” governance, marked by “betrayal” of voters expecting price cuts. Unlike Roosevelt’s legislative consensus, Trump’s reliance on executive orders makes his reforms vulnerable to reversal, and looming court battles, including Supreme Court cases on birthright citizenship and transgender military bans, could curb his agenda.The period feels like “100 days or 1,000” to readers, with some decrying “extraordinary destruction” and others celebrating the end of “woke nonsense.” X posts reflect this divide: @JamesSurowiecki warns of stagflation and constitutional crises, while @SBA_Kelly claims slashed inflation and job growth, though evidence for the latter is thin. Trump’s own claim of the “most successful 100 days” is disputed, with gasoline prices slightly up at $3.16 per gallon, not down as he stated. His combative style, from mocking Biden to dismissing polls as “fake,” keeps him in campaign mode, but economic risks and public discontent signal challenges ahead.
